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Also I'm sending you with food. Non-negotiable.

Gabi

she's already got three coolers packed

i saw the cannoli

Mamma

A boy needs to eat!

Gavin reads over my shoulder, chin hooked on my head. His chest shakes with silent laughter.

"Three coolers?"

"She's been stress-cooking for two weeks." I rub my face. "I don't even know if we can bring food through customs."

"We'll figure it out." He presses a kiss to my temple. "Your family's kind of amazing, you know that?"

"They're insane."

"Same thing."

I type back a quick response.

Me

Housing confirmed. Gavin's program set us up in a place near my campus. Yes I will call when we land. Yes I will eat real food. No Papa, sports psychology is not made up. Love you all. Please stop texting I'm trying to pack.

Gabi

"trying to pack" sure Sebby

tell the mountain we said hi

and that i WILL fly to switzerland to kill him if he hurts you

that's not a threat it's a promise

Mamma

Gabriella!

Gabi

WHAT

i'm being supportive

I put my phone on silent and toss it aside.

"Gabi says hi," I tell Gavin. "And that she'll fly to Switzerland to kill you if you hurt me."

"That's fair." He doesn't look remotely concerned. "I'd expect nothing less."

"You're not scared of my family at all, are you?"

"Doc, I've survived your father asking me about my 'intentions' while holding a power drill." He shrugs. "Gabi's threats are almost affectionate by comparison."